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Violence against Teachers, ‘redoubled’ safety measures!

April 3, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the recent spate of fatal attacks on teachers in Pakistan, while voicing great concern about the growing trend of violence against educators around the world. “Violence against teachers undermines confidence in education systems, traumatizes students, and discourages parents from sending children to school,” said a statement issued by Mr. Ban’s spokesperson. “Attacks on women teachers are particularly heinous because they … [Read more...]

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BE the Teacher Kids Never Forget !

February 12, 2013 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

A teaching career can be one of the most challenging, yet one of the most rewarding careers that a person can pursue. Most educators embark upon their careers with a determination to make a difference and to be a teacher that students remember and count as an inspiration. Chances are, you have had a teacher at some point in your academic career that truly stood out, perhaps even inspiring your own desire to become a teacher. If you’d like to make that same impression on your own … [Read more...]

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World Teacher’s Day celebrated on October 5th, 2012 !!!

October 1, 2012 by Team Celebration 1 Comment

WORLD TEACHER'S DAY! October 5, 2012 World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education … [Read more...]

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NIGERIA: Female teaching recruits are agents of change

August 5, 2012 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

KATSINA STATE, Nigeria, August 2012- The first thing that strikes you is their sense of confidence. Women with faces framed by colorful headscarves hold dynamic discussions in a packed classroom at the Isa Kaita College of Education. They consider themselves to be “village girls” but there’s nothing ordinary about them. These women are agents of change in an extremely conservative society. While most of their friends from the village are married and uneducated, these … [Read more...]

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Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11), celebrating 5 Days, 5 Ways Giveaway

May 5, 2012 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

Great Teachers Make Great Public Schools On National Teacher Day, thousands of communities take time to honor their local educators and acknowledge the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. Planning Materials and Artwork Download our 2012 artwork including poster, web buttons, and banners. My Amazing Teacher Campaign Join the National Education Association and Parenting.com in honoring public school teachers for their unwavering passion, … [Read more...]

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Ginger Katz at SAMSHA,Washington, D.C. – FEB 6

February 5, 2012 by Team Celebration Leave a Comment

The Courage to Speak® Foundation to Present at National Forum, in Washington D.C. The Courage to Speak Foundation has been invited by SAMHSA (US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) to CADCA’s (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) 22nd Annual National Leadership Forum to share the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Programs with coalitions throughout the nation at Prevention Day on February 6th at the Gaylord Conference Center in the Washington … [Read more...]